Ganduje Breaks Silence On Snubbing Tinubu’s Kano Visit – Reveals Truth About Their Relationship

The immediate past National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Abdullahi Ganduje, has explained his absence during President Bola Tinubu’s recent condolence visit to Kano, attributing it to a previously scheduled personal trip to London.

Ganduje, who stepped down from his role as APC National Chairman shortly before Tinubu’s visit, made the clarification through his former Chief of Staff, Malam Muhammad Garba, emphasizing that his absence had nothing to do with ill health or political friction.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Garba debunked widespread speculations that Ganduje was either intentionally sidelined or unwell. He clarified that the former Kano governor’s absence was purely due to logistical constraints, as his long-arranged trip to London clashed with the President’s visit to the Dantata family.

“The President’s condolence visit to the family of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata was communicated to Dr. Ganduje,” Garba said. “Despite attempts to rearrange his travel plans, the timing made it impossible for him to return in time. He made every effort to adjust but couldn’t.”

Garba also revealed that Ganduje remained in close contact with key APC figures in Kano, including Deputy Senate President Senator Barau Jibrin and APC State Chairman Alhaji Abdullahi Abbas, to ensure smooth coordination during the President’s visit.

He further dismissed claims of any fallout between Tinubu and Ganduje following the latter’s resignation, asserting that their relationship remains solid.

“Dr. Ganduje’s resignation does not alter his longstanding friendship and political alliance with President Tinubu, which is built on mutual respect,” Garba noted.

He reaffirmed the Kano APC’s unwavering commitment to the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stating: “The APC in Kano remains united and firmly loyal to President Tinubu’s leadership.”

President Tinubu visited Kano on Friday to offer condolences to the families of the late Alhaji Aminu Dantata and Sheikh Nasiru Kabara.